Dr. Michael Goodman specializes in women’s genital plastic/cosmetic surgery, as well as midlife/menopausal medicine, sexual issues, and the integration of lifestyle, stress reduction, botanicals and hormonal therapy. The author of many articles and books, he is also dedicated to teaching the next generation of women’s plastic/cosmetic surgeons.

Dr. Goodman received his training in Gynecology at Stanford University and its affiliated hospitals. He is a Certified Menopause Practitioner, a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health and an Associate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. His private practice enables him to provide specialty care in a relaxed, comforting environment.

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RealSelf 500 Award

Dr. Goodman is one of 500 doctors in the nation to receive the prestigious RealSelf 500 Award, out of nearly 13,000 board certified specialists with a presence on RealSelf—the leading online community helping people make confident choices in elective cosmetic procedures.

Take a look at some of his replies

The following are comments from a few of Dr. Goodman’s patients about their experiences. Names have either been omitted or shortened for patient confidentiality. You can also view online patient reviews via Dr. Goodman’s RealSelf profile.

Labiaplasty Training Courses

The Labiaplasty and Vaginoplasty Training Institute of America™ (LaVaTI™)

Informally founded in 2010 with its first training and formally trademarked in 2015, LaVaTI™ is a labiaplasty training program that provides gynecologic, plastic and cosmetic surgeons with an opportunity to upgrade both their skills and understanding of female genital plastic and cosmetic procedures. The program also provides support for trainees in their own practice environment, and proctoring options for both trainees and institutions. Read More >>>

Consistently inconsistent: interest in sexual function
TO THE EDITORS: I read with both interest and dismay the article, “Consistently inconsistent, the posterior vaginal wall,” in which Drs Hale and Fenner describe symptoms of posterior vaginal wall prolapse, describing dyssynergic defecation, constipation, splinting, tenesmus, etc and rightfully bemoan that “...patient expectations are not met by standardized surgical procedures.” Although I laud the authors for memorializing the lack of global success of these site specific repairs, I posit that one of the reasons for failure is a disconnect between patient and provider in history taking and focus of repair when no attention is paid to sexual complaints and when no effort is made during … Read More >>>

I’m most pleased and proud to announce the publication of my latest book, Female Genital Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, by Wiley-Blackwell publishing company. As you may know, Wiley is famous for publishing textbooks that cover a multitude of scientific disciplines. My book is the world’s first medical textbook in the field of women’s intimate genital […]

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Laser Vaginal Therapy

New Minimally Invasive Procedure with No Pain or Downtime… From Dr. Michael Goodman, Caring For Women Wellness Center

O-Shot

News Flash: Dr. Goodman has been designated as an Official O-Shot Trainer. As one of a handful of practitioners in the country to be given this … Learn More

Best Labiaplasty” Award

In February, San Diego, California was the site of the Annual Meeting of the International Society of Cosmetogynecology, the only U.S.-based official society representing, teaching, and providing … Read More

MEN-opause-The Book for Men

Finally! A first! A book on menopause for men!
Author Dr. Michael Goodman shows men how to … Learn More